Information About San Jose, CA

Visitors to the San Francisco area will not want to miss the beautiful and historic city of San Jose, which is nestled just below the southern tip of the bay. Here, fine architecture from a range of periods and styles meets the high tech of Silicon Valley, and visitors can enjoy the best in cuisine, culture and shopping.
San Jose has many fine restaurants offering food from around the globe, and the museums range from the History Museum of San Jose to the Tech Museum of Innovation; there really is something for everyone when you rent an RV in San Jose. Young children are likely to be spellbound when they see all the fantastic animals who live at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, and the whole family should be able to find an item or three to buy if you take them shopping at the fabulous Santana Row.

Recommended RV Campgrounds and Attractions around San Jose, CA

Kirby Cove Campground

CampgroundSausalito, CA

You'll be camping on a pristine coarse sand beach with views of the San Francisco, its famous Golden Gate Bridge and the rugged Pacific Coast of northern California. Only 8 miles north of downtown San Francisco, and less than 4 miles away from Sausalito. You can hike trails that offer a colorful landscape of Monterrey pines, Cypress, Blue Gum eucalyptus, Coastal sage and Lupine.

UC Berkeley

AttractionBerkeley, CA

University of California voted as one of the best public universities in the world, is a landmark of Berkeley and it has a classical architectural feel. There is an amazing tower located at the top of the hill, which offers spectacular views of the city. The library is a majestic building and there is a Greek amphitheater, where amazing performances are shown. UC Berkeley also has a dinosaur exhibition with some interesting replicas of tyrrannosarus rex and a teradactyl.

Vista Point

Attraction, CA

To enjoy views of the San Francisco bay, skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge make your way over to Vista Point. You can even walk or bike the bridge to take in more panoramic views.

Tilden Regional Park

AttractionBerkeley, CA

Tilden has been called the jewel of the district?s park system, it?s no wonder why the East Bay community considers this park as the haven for recreational activities. From a carousel ride, countless prime picnic spots, swimming at Lake Anza and a stroll through the Botanic Garden there is so much to enjoy, not to mention the 2,079 acres of wild and pristine natural beauty.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

CampgroundScotts Valley, CA

Tuck your RV rental to bed under a canopy of Redwood trees. This is a great place to stay if you decide to try your hand at the rails with Roaring Camp Railway. Miles of hiking and biking trails meander through the scenic forest only 5 minutes from major shopping and dining.

Alcatraz

AttractionSan Francisco, CA

Everyone has heard of Alcatraz, the infamous prison that held some of America's most dangerous criminals. The subject of many films and books, Alcatraz has become a part of American culture, ingrained in our history and memory. As part of your visit to San Francisco, don't forget to schedule a tour of Alcatraz Island. Visit the site of so many stories and movies, and experience it, firsthand, for yourself, while also learning about the history behind it all.

Half Moon Bay State Beach

CampgroundHalf Moon Bay, CA

Get away in your RV rental to a close by state beach over in Half Moon Bay. Incredible sunsets and easy access make this a great spot to take the RV rental. Lock in your advance reservations early as this park fills up fast. A friendly tip to save some cash is to reserve the interior sites versus the more expensive beach front sites. Same access and views at 2/3 the price. Bring the board for surfing and fun on the sand!

Santa Cruz North Harbor

CampgroundSanta Cruz, CA

Use your RV rental to stay right down by the water. This campground operated by the Santa Cruz marina offers full hookup RV sites with views of the boats at dock. Walk to a whale watching boat charter or bike to one of the great restaurants or shops in the area. Make sure your RV rental is all self contained and book in advance for this popular location.

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Where

19380 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA

Trail Dust BBQ

Where

17240 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA

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Where

1020 Hansen Way, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Where

21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, USA

WhatCampground

Fall asleep under the California redwoods and hike through the enchanted forest
By Amber Dawson